Please click the link to learn about the upcoming Gifted/Enrichment events in the Warren County School District. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGRrsXl_YU/JDPsM3TBlgxOvpO3JrxYfg/view?utm_content=DAGRrsXl_YU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
WAHS is proud to recognize six students for earning national recognition from the College Board. This acknowledgment is based on their outstanding performance on the PSAT and their high GPAs, as well as their identification as rural and African American students. This award highlights students who have demonstrated strong potential for college readiness, an achievement that may open doors to scholarship opportunities, college programs, and other resources that support their academic and career growth.
(Left to right) Mr. Vincent (Principal), Jahzara Hunter, Elliot Striker, Sarah Harvey, Noel Alexander, Madeline Walker. Missing from photo: Cayla Chapman
Combating the Rise of AI-Generated, Explicit Deepfakes
In today's digital age, you've probably heard the buzz about AI. While AI powers countless innovations, it's crucial for parents to stay informed about its potential dangers.
Explore our recent article, https://wcsdpa.onlinesafetyhub.io/parent/articles/combatting-the-rise-of-ai-generated-explicit-deepfakes
Combating the Rise of AI-Generated Explicit Deepfakes to learn:
How AI is used to create deepfakes in matter of minutes
Effective strategies for safeguarding your child from deepfake threats
Essential tips on how to talk to your children about deepfake technology
Winter sports registration has been extended for 2 additional days and will close on 10/24/24 at 11:55 pm. Make sure to sign up any student wishing to participate in the winter sports season using Family ID. A link for family ID can be found at the following link:
https://www.wcsdpa.org/page/band-sports-registration
Warren Area High School has completed their Lockdown drill for 10/22/24. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we practice safety drills.
Complete this survey to determine the need for computers used in the home by district students. If interested, COMPLETE ONE SURVEY PER SCHOOL AGED CHILD IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD. If you received a laptop for your child in the previous years, your child is ineligible to receive an additional laptop this year. https://tinyurl.com/5n8vv2ks
October 21 - 25 is National School Bus Safety Week. Please take a moment to review Pennsylvania's School Bus Stopping Law as we all work to keep student's safe on our buses.
Unified Indoor Bocce - Waren Area High School
Registration for the 2024-2025 Unified Indoor Bocce winter season will be from October 21 - November 8, 2024. Registration will be completed using Arbiter Sports. (formally known as Family ID) at https://www.familyid.com/pages/home
Warren Area High School will be participating in an Active Intruder/Lockdown Drill on Tuesday, October 22nd. The time of the drill will not be released. There will be an increased law enforcement presence on campus due to the drill. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we complete this drill.
Parent Teacher Conference Day will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024 between the hours of 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. Please contact your child's school to make an appointment.
Complete this survey to determine the need for computers used in the home by district students. If interested, COMPLETE ONE SURVEY PER SCHOOL AGED CHILD IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD. If you received a laptop for your child in the previous years, your child is ineligible to receive an additional laptop this year. https://tinyurl.com/5n8vv2ks
Congratulations to the 2024 Homecoming King Gavin Rex and the 2024 Homecoming Queen Noel Alexander! Pictured are the Homecoming Courts: Brody Alexander, Grady Corey, David Huffman, Carson Moore, Gavin Rex (Homecoming King Candidates) and Noel Alexander, Grace Carr, Alyssa Farr, Lily Walker, Sophie Walker (Homecoming Queen Candidates).
Important Notice: Public Hearing on School Closure
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Warren County School District Restructuring FAQ.
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Our first District Enrichment Day on September 18 was a resounding success! Students engaged in logic-based board games, tackled riddles, and cracked codes to unlock the Breakout EDU puzzle. They showcased their knowledge in a quiz bowl featuring challenging questions across science, math, English language arts, and history. Next week, they will be diving into project-based activities focusing on math, history, science, and writing.
Warren Area High School has completed their September Secure/Lockout Drill. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we practice this safety procedure.
Warren Area High School will conduct a "Secure/Lockout" drill tomorrow, 9/19/24, at 10:00 a.m. During this drill, no student or visitor will be permitted entry/exit from the building barring an emergency while we practice this safety exercise. Please plan accordingly if needing to pick up a student around the time of the drill.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we complete this safety drill.
Every fall, Collegeboard and the Advanced Placement program recognizes high school students across the nation who have demonstrated outstanding college level achievement through their performance on multiple AP exams through the awarding of three different academic honors. The AP Scholar Award is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. AP Scholar with Honor is awarded to students who receive an average score of 3.25 on all AP exams taken AND scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. And finally, students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 of all AP exams taken AND scores of 3 or higher on five or more exams earn the AP Scholar with Distinction Award.
WAHS is pleased to congratulate the following students and graduates for their academic accomplishment for earning this distinction in the 2023-2024 school year
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Noel Alexander—AP Scholar with Honor
Grace Carr—AP Scholar
Bodhi Colvin—AP Scholar with Distinction
Miranda Estes—AP Scholar with Distinction
Samuel Harvey—AP Scholar with Honor
Kaelin Hatfield—AP Scholar with Distinction
Elizabeth Solberg—AP Scholar
Conner Zaffino—AP Scholar
In 2023-24 the Office of Pupil Services (OPS) used the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD) WCCC grant to provide WCCC students with access to a full-time drug and alcohol counselor. The OPS continued the drug & alcohol prevention counseling services to students in all schools for the 2024-2025 school year through another PCCD grant.
In an effort to continue offering vital drug and alcohol prevention services to our students, in February 2024 the OPS also arranged for a speaker to share his story. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for your children. Through this upcoming presentation students will have access to educational resources and activities designed to raise awareness about the risk of substance abuse. Our goal is to equip students with the knowledge and skills with making health decisions.
We are pleased to announce that on September 18, 2024, 6-7:30p.m. Warren Area High School auditorium the district is sponsoring a special presentation for parents, guardians, and community members featuring Stephen Hill, a renowned national speaker on mental health promotion and substance use prevention with a truly inspiring comeback story that everyone must hear.
Stephen is the founder of Speak Sobriety, a young person in recovery, bestselling author, recovery coach, and a defense attorney. He has presented in front of thousands of people for over 750 schools and coalitions across the country, sharing his cautionary tale of addiction to recovery and beyond.
Through sharing his lived experience, Stephen inspires people to lead healthy, substance-free lives by demonstrating the importance of mindfully building a life worth defending. His powerful message will leave our community better educated on mental health and substance use, providing practical tools and coping skills to navigate challenges, and fostering a deeper understanding of the ripple effect—how our actions influence and impact the well-being of others.
Stephen will also be speaking with some of our students on September 18, 2024 during the school day.
• Session I: 9-10:15a.m. Warren Area High School & Sheffield Area Middle High School students, grades 9-12
• Session II: 1-2:15p.m. Eisenhower Middle and Senior High Schools & Youngsville Middle/High School, grades 9-12
This is a unique opportunity for parents and guardians to use Stephen’s story as a platform to engage in meaningful conversations on substance use prevention and mental health with their children. This September 18, 2024 6p.m. community event is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!
Link to Stephen’s biography http://speaksobriety.com/about
Best Substance Use Prevention Mental Health Speaker – Stephen Hill (speaksobriety.com)
Winter sports registration will be from Oct .1 - Oct. 22, 2024 using Arbiter Sports (Family ID)